2006 Lotus Elise vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 624 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lotus Elise | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Elise | 300S |
Year Released | 2006 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 85 L |